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TEXAS RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCE INSTALLER
LICENSE – PRACTICE EXAM Questions With
Verified Answers & Rationales LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
TEXAS RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCE INSTALLER LICENSE – PRACTICE EXAM
250 Questions with Verified Answers & Detailed Rationales
EXAM OVERVIEW
Category Details
Licensing Authority Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Governing Law Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1305, TAC Rule §73.54
Exam Administrator PSI Services LLC
Number of Questions 80 questions
Time Limit 240 minutes
Passing Score 70%
Exam Format Open book (National Electrical Code permitted)
Application Fee $30 non-refundable
Exam Fee $64
License Validity One year (annual renewal)
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Category Details
NEC 2023, Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1305, TAC Rule
Reference Materials
§73.54
Insurance $300,000 per occurrence (combined property damage and bodily
Requirement injury)
SECTION 1: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS & REGULATIONS (Questions 1-40)
1. What is the maximum voltage allowed for a residential appliance installation under the
Texas Residential Appliance Installer (RAIL) license?
A) 120 volts
B) 250 volts
C) 480 volts
D) 600 volts
Answer: B
The Texas Residential Appliance Installer License limits work to systems not exceeding 250 volts.
This is a fundamental scope limitation that distinguishes this license from other electrical
licenses.
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2. Which agency is responsible for issuing the Residential Appliance Installer License in Texas?
A) Texas Department of Housing
B) Texas Real Estate Commission
C) Texas Department of Public Safety
D) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Answer: D
TDLR is responsible for licensing appliance installers in Texas. TDLR administers all Texas
electrician licensing, including the Residential Appliance Installer license.
3. What is the primary scope of a Texas Residential Appliance Installer license?
A) All commercial electrical installations
B) Industrial electrical maintenance
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C) Residential appliance installation, including specified residential pool-related electrical work
D) Utility transmission-line construction
Answer: C
The Residential Appliance Installer license is limited to electrical work associated with residential
appliance installation and includes residential pool-related electrical installation and
maintenance within the authorized scope. It does not authorize commercial, industrial, or utility
work.
4. How often must a Residential Appliance Installer license be renewed in Texas?
A) Every 6 months
B) Every year (annually)
C) Every 2 years
D) Every 5 years
TEXAS RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCE INSTALLER
LICENSE – PRACTICE EXAM Questions With
Verified Answers & Rationales LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
TEXAS RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCE INSTALLER LICENSE – PRACTICE EXAM
250 Questions with Verified Answers & Detailed Rationales
EXAM OVERVIEW
Category Details
Licensing Authority Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Governing Law Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1305, TAC Rule §73.54
Exam Administrator PSI Services LLC
Number of Questions 80 questions
Time Limit 240 minutes
Passing Score 70%
Exam Format Open book (National Electrical Code permitted)
Application Fee $30 non-refundable
Exam Fee $64
License Validity One year (annual renewal)
,Page 2 of 169
Category Details
NEC 2023, Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1305, TAC Rule
Reference Materials
§73.54
Insurance $300,000 per occurrence (combined property damage and bodily
Requirement injury)
SECTION 1: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS & REGULATIONS (Questions 1-40)
1. What is the maximum voltage allowed for a residential appliance installation under the
Texas Residential Appliance Installer (RAIL) license?
A) 120 volts
B) 250 volts
C) 480 volts
D) 600 volts
Answer: B
The Texas Residential Appliance Installer License limits work to systems not exceeding 250 volts.
This is a fundamental scope limitation that distinguishes this license from other electrical
licenses.
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2. Which agency is responsible for issuing the Residential Appliance Installer License in Texas?
A) Texas Department of Housing
B) Texas Real Estate Commission
C) Texas Department of Public Safety
D) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Answer: D
TDLR is responsible for licensing appliance installers in Texas. TDLR administers all Texas
electrician licensing, including the Residential Appliance Installer license.
3. What is the primary scope of a Texas Residential Appliance Installer license?
A) All commercial electrical installations
B) Industrial electrical maintenance
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C) Residential appliance installation, including specified residential pool-related electrical work
D) Utility transmission-line construction
Answer: C
The Residential Appliance Installer license is limited to electrical work associated with residential
appliance installation and includes residential pool-related electrical installation and
maintenance within the authorized scope. It does not authorize commercial, industrial, or utility
work.
4. How often must a Residential Appliance Installer license be renewed in Texas?
A) Every 6 months
B) Every year (annually)
C) Every 2 years
D) Every 5 years
